Dec 1, 2025 | Blog, Blog Posts
Standing out in the college application process requires students to effectively tell their stories and convey their unique perspectives through their application materials. In addition to the essays, letters of recommendation, and Activities List, many top schools...
Nov 20, 2025 | Blog, Blog Posts
"What Ellen: Students should know what they are seeking by joining Greek life. Most Ivy League schools host recruitment in the spring and events (such as open houses) in the fall. These types of engagements can give students a better idea of which organizations...
Nov 4, 2025 | Blog, Blog Posts
As the leaves change and the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaches, summer plans are the last thing on many students’ minds. However, applications to the most prestigious and competitive summer programs are due within the coming weeks. Participation in a rigorous...
Oct 28, 2025 | Blog, Blog Posts
A small, private liberal arts college outside of Boston, MA, Babson College has garnered national attention in recent weeks after ascending to the #2 spot in The Wall Street Journal’s 2026 Best Colleges in America Rankings. The college’s quick upshot in the rankings...
Oct 7, 2025 | Blog, Blog Posts
For many students, an acceptance letter from their dream school seems like the destination—it represents the culmination of years of hard work, planning, and preparation. But an acceptance is really just the beginning of a student’s college journey. With this exciting...
Oct 1, 2025 | Blog, Blog Posts
The start of October means that spooky season is officially here—but for high school seniors, the real thrills and chills come from college application deadlines creeping up! Along with October’s leaf piles, pumpkin spice lattes, and haunted houses come mid-term...
Sep 25, 2025 | Blog, Blog Posts
Last week, members of the Command Education team traveled to New Haven, CT to host a college admissions workshop at ACES (Area Cooperative Educational Services) Educational Center for the Arts. A magnet school for the arts, the institution draws students from public...
Sep 19, 2025 | Blog, Blog Posts
Many students assume that admissions officers only value academic endeavors—that challenging coursework, studious extracurriculars, independent research, and academic summer programs are the sum total of what admissions officers want to see. These activities can...
Sep 18, 2025 | Blog, Blog Posts
Pre-med is one of the most rigorous pre-professional paths that students can pursue. According to one study, only 16.5% of students who intended to complete their degree with the coursework necessary to attend medical school do so, as more challenging courses weed out...
